Author Archives: Raising Rowletts

Pork Tacos with Kiwi Lime Salsa

Ingredients: -1lb ground pork -2 tomatoes -1 red onion -1 poblano pepper -2 kiwis -cilantro -2 limes -1 packet of taco or fajita seasoning -Oil (I always use olive oil) -flour tortillas Directions: -Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion -Mince a few slices of onion until you have 2 Tablespoons, put in a medium bowlContinue reading “Pork Tacos with Kiwi Lime Salsa”

Rotel Rice Casserole

Ingredients: -1lb ground beef -2 cans cream of mushroom soup -2 cans Rotel -1.5cups uncooked rice -2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Directions: -In a large skillet cook ground beef and drain grease -Add soup, rotel, rice, and 1.5cups of cheese to skillet and mix well -Pour mixture into 9×13 casserole dish and top withContinue reading “Rotel Rice Casserole”

Strawberry Balsamic Pork Chops

Ingredients: -4 pork chops -Large drizzle of oil (I use olive oil but you can use whatever oil of your choice) -Salt & pepper -3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar -2 Tablespoons strawberry jam (You can use any flavor jam/jelly/preserves you want. I personally have done this with strawberry and cherry and both are fantastic!) -2 TablespoonsContinue reading “Strawberry Balsamic Pork Chops”

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

You Will Need: Cupcakes -1 cup shortening -1 3/4 cup sugar -2 1/4 cup flour -1 1/4 teaspoon salt -2 eggs -1 cup buttermilk -1 teaspoon vanilla -1 teaspoon baking soda -1.5 teaspoon white vinegar -Red food coloring -1.5 teaspoon cocoa powder Icing -1.5 packages of cream cheese -3/4 cup butter -1.5 pounds of powderedContinue reading “Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing”

Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes

You Will Need: Cupcakes: -1 cup unsalted butter -1.5 cups brewed coffee…honestly I just used 1 k-cup size regular cup of coffee -1 Tablespoon vanilla -3/4 cup cocoa powder -2/3 cup sour cream -2 eggs -2 cups sugar -2 cups flour -1.5 teaspoons baking soda -1/2 teaspoon salt -20 Peanut Butter Oreo cookies crushed. Frosting:Continue reading “Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes”

Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes

What You Need: Cupcakes: -1 box yellow cake mix -3 eggs -1/3 cup vegetable oil -1/2 cup sour cream -1.5 teaspoon vanilla -1.5 cups fruity pebbles cereal Frosting: -8oz cream cheese -1/2 cup softened butter -2 teaspoons vanilla -4 cups powdered sugar Directions: -Preheat oven to 350 and line cupcake pan. -In a stand mixerContinue reading “Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes”

Kit Kat Cupcakes

What You Need: Cupcakes: -1 cup & 2 Tablespoons flour-1/2 cup cocoa powder -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/8 teaspoon salt -3/4 cup & 2 Tablespoons sugar -1/4 cup vegetable oil -1 egg -1 teaspoon vanilla -2/3 cup buttermilk -6 small kit kat bars Frosting: -1 stick softened unsalted butter -1.5 cups powdered sugar -Pinch ofContinue reading “Kit Kat Cupcakes”